Simple Steamed Artichokes Recipe

This simple steamed artichoke recipe cooks in water with garlic, bay leaf, and lemon juice for a light, healthy, and delicious vegetarian appetizer.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 65 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 whole artichokes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cut and discard stems from artichokes, making sure bottoms of each artichoke are flat. Cut and discard top 1 inch (or so) of each artichoke. Snip thorny ends from each artichoke leaf with a pair of kitchen scissors.

Step 2

Fill bottom of a pot with about 2 inches of water; add lemon, garlic, and bay leaf. Place a steamer basket in the pot, making sure the water does not flow over the bottom of the steamer basket.

Step 3

Place artichokes in the basket, resting on flattened bottoms.

Step 4

Bring water to a boil, cover the pot, and cook until leaves can be easily pulled from artichokes, 20 to 30 minutes.